Helmerich Fellowships

This fellowship provides support for one year of ophthalmology training in any subspecialty. Fellowships are awarded to young ophthalmologists from developing countries who are committed to enhancing ophthalmic education and patient care in their home countries. The fellowship honors Mr. W. H. Helmerich III and is sponsored by the Retina Research Foundation in cooperation with the ICOFoundation.

Two ICO – Retina Research Foundation Helmerich Fellowships are awarded each year. The application deadline is September 30.